May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Sucre in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sucre in May
Average temperature 13°C, 19 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Sucre scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sucre is Bolivia's whitewashed colonial capital, set in a warm Andean highland valley.
May is one of the strongest months in Sucre (6th)
May averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sucre (6th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sucre in May?
- In May, Sucre averages 13°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Sucre?
- May earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sucre in May?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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